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Boulevard 400

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38 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.12 hp/kg
Torque
33 Nm
Engine
399 ccm

2016 Suzuki Boulevard 400 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2016 Suzuki Boulevard 400 custom - cruiser motorcycle, Suzuki pairs a 399 cc (24.4 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 32.2 HP (23.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 33 Nm (24.3 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.7 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Boulevard 400 measures 267 kg (589 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.29 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 700 mm (27.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,655 mm (65.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.03 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 495 km (308 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2008 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
80.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.29 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~495 km (308 mi)
Engine
Displacement 399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Power 32.2 HP (23.5 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque 33.0 Nm (3.4 kgf-m or 24.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression 10.5:1
Bore x Stroke 65.0 x 60.2 mm (2.6 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Injection
Fuel Control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Transistorised
Lubrication Wet sump
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-plate coil spring
Performance
Fuel Consumption 3.03 litres/100 km (33.0 km/l or 77.63 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 70.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type Double cradle
Rake 33.0°
Trail 141 mm (5.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1655 mm (65.2 inches)
Ground Clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 130/90-16
Rear Tyre 170/80-15
Front Brakes Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 267.0 kg (588.6 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.1205 HP/kg
Seat Height 700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1105 mm (43.5 inches)
Overall Length 2420 mm (95.3 inches)
Overall Width 890 mm (35.0 inches)
Fuel Capacity 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons)
Oil Capacity 3.70 litres (3.91 US quarts)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Mystic silver metallic
Notes

Sold in Japan.

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A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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Cruising & Touring
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Seat Height
70 cm / 27.6 in
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Heavy bike — requires confident handling
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